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Dr. Alexander Friedrich Kuffer, MD, DMD, PHD is a neurosurgeon in Brooksville, FL specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Bern Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Alexander Friedrich Kuffer, MD, DMD, PHD is affiliated with University of South Florida Health and Tampa General Hospital.
University of South Florida Health
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Dr. Alexander Friedrich Kuffer, MD, DMD, PHD graduated from University of Bern Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Neurosurgery: University Hospital Zürich. He has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: University of Bern Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Neurosurgery: University Hospital Zürich
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Alexander Friedrich Kuffer, MD, DMD, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA PPO, CorVel, CIGNA HMO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan PPO, United Healthcare Medicaid, HealthSpring, Quality Health Management, United Healthcare, AvMed HMO, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Molina Healthcare, Coventry, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Employers Health Network, Beech Street, Ultimate Health Plans Medicare HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO-POS, Empath LIFE (PACE), Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-BlueCare (Health Options), VA Community Care Network (Optum), Solis Medicare HMO, Simply Medicare HMO, Ambetter - Exchange (Sunshine ACA Plan), Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO-myBlue, Truli for Health, Ag Administrators, InnovAge (PACE), Devoted Medicare HMO, PPO, D-SNP, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-Preferred Patient Care (PPC), CMS Sunshine (TITLE 19 & 21), Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO-NetworkBlue / BlueSelect, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO), Oscar Insurance Company of Florida, Longevity Health Plan Medicare HMO SNP, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Supplement-Advantage 65, Doctors Healthcare Plans Medicare HMO, D-SNP, TRICARE Prime Demo (CareSource Military & Veterans) and Freedom Health Medicare HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Alexander Friedrich Kuffer, MD, DMD, PHD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander Friedrich Kuffer, MD, DMD, PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,446
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$1,680
MAZOR X SYSTEM $132 |
CATALYFT PL EXPANDABLE INTERBODY SYSTEM $119 |
O-ARM $107 |
MIDAS REX $103 |
CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $26 |
Other $1,194 |
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$392
$392 |
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$158
$158 |
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$149
FLOSEAL $149 |
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$235
BONESCALPEL & SONICONE (O.R.) $128 |
HTR-PEKK $107 |
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Dr Kuffer is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon at USF Health, offering expert care in brain and spine conditions, including cerebrovascular and skull base disorders, brain and spine injuries and spinal deformities. He also holds a special interest in advancing treatment options in these areas through research. In his academic role, Dr Kuffer serves as assistant professor in the department of neurosurgery, brain and spine, teaching the next generation of expert neurosurgeons. Dr Kuffer earned both his Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degrees from the University of Bern, followed by a PhD in Molecular Life Science from the University of Zurich.
